| Admin History | A return to and development of Jon Oram's earlier production of Tregeagle. Changes to the central characters include the replacement of Bronwyn with Lilith as the object of Tregeagle's affections and the addition of Parson Corker played by Sue Hill. Known in some publicity as Legend (due to European audiences difficulty with the title Tregeagle) this production was directed by Mike Shepherd and was rehearsed in a rat infested old barn on a farm in Laddock and later at the Last Resort on the Island at St Ives. Giles King's father's studio was used for building the set.
This production was Bill Mitchell's first show as designer for Kneehigh and was the first show devised primarily to be performed outside. The style of Mitchell's Tregeagle design was much sparser and less eclectic than earlier productions which had encompassed various theatre and style conventions. This was also Kneehigh's first show performed at the Minack Theatre watched by over 7,000 people in a run from the 6th of June 1989. It was also the first to receive a standing ovation. This successful run and performances across Europe were followed by a further tour in various outdoor venues across Cornwall including Restormel and Pendennis Castles, Carn Mark Quarry, Bodmin Moor and Indian Queens preaching pit in Summer 1990. This work resulted in greater funding from the County Council on a three year basis as strategic clients. The Company were also able apply for funding from Arts Council - Great Britain for this project under their second production scheme.
Cast & Crew:
- The Black Hunter - Tristan Sturrock
- Hangman/Judge Mucus - Giles King
- Lilith - Nicola Rosewarne
- Parson Corker - Sue Hill
- Tregeagle - Dave Mynne
- Little Father / Technician - Allan Drake
Special guest performers for the Minack: Will Coleman of Bedlam and James Carey
(All members of the Company play several roles in Tregeagle)
- Director - Mike Shepherd
- Designer - Bill Mitchell
- Costume - Maggie Hutton
- Making - The Company and Plymouth Theatre Royal, Bec Applebee, Anna Murphy, Wendy Dudley, Tony Davies and Laura Mackenzie
- Musical Direction - The Company with Boris Howarth and Jim Carey
- Artwork - Dave Mynne
- Administration - Amanda Harris
Running order:
- Hell's agents on the prowl
- Lilith and the innocent
- The bargain struck
- Blind ambition - The courthouse
- Poor old Jago
- The raven croaks a warning
- Ding Dong Mine
- Parson Corker lends a hand
- Loe bar and Dozmary pool
- An underwater wedding
- Chase through
- The Belly of the Earth
- Sanctuary - a night of rest
- Hells court
- The final judgement
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